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184 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141196824
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: 03 November 2011
Description
Published in Penguin Modern Classics, Penelope Lively's Heat Wave is a moving portrayal of a fragile family damaged and defined by adultery, and the lengths to which a mother will go to protect the ones she loves. Pauline is spending the summer at...
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Moods
reflective: 84%
tense: 45%
dark: 42%
emotional: 42%
sad: 21%
challenging: 12%
mysterious: 12%
relaxing: 12%
funny: 9%
informative: 3%
inspiring: 3%
lighthearted: 3%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Emotional abuseMinor
Mental illness, Suicide
184 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141196824
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Modern Classics
Publication date: 03 November 2011
Description
Published in Penguin Modern Classics, Penelope Lively's Heat Wave is a moving portrayal of a fragile family damaged and defined by adultery, and the lengths to which a mother will go to protect the ones she loves. Pauline is spending the summer at...
Community Reviews
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death, Emotional abuseMinor
Mental illness, Suicide